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Samantha Crompvoets

Samantha Crompvoets

Samantha Crompvoets is a sociologist and expert in organisational culture.

Dr Samantha Crompvoets has interviewed hundreds of female Australian Defence Force members, including those who have been sexually assaulted at work.

‘It was my fault. I forgot to lock the door’: The horrors of being a woman in the ADF

As a doctor of sociology, I have interviewed hundreds of women who have served in the Australian Defence Force, many of whom have experienced sexual trauma at work.

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Melbourne-based academic Samantha Crompvoets says she’s unapologetic about raising issues she believes are significantly jeopardising the reputation and capability of defence.

I exposed war crimes among the SAS. A few weeks ago, my car was repossessed

What I came up against was more than the horrific acts of a few rogue soldiers. It was the cult of brand “SAS”; the cult of the male warrior. I’d dared question their heroes.

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